Representative Joe Sempolinski said he will vote no on a $1.7 Trillion omnibus package. The package was unveiled by Federal lawmakers early Tuesday morning. It includes another large round of aid to Ukraine, a nearly 10% boost in defense spending, … [Read more...]
U.S. House Passes Stop-Gap Funding Bill, Sempolinski Votes No
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a stop gap one-week funding bill to give lawmakers more time to pass a bill to fully fund the federal government through its fiscal year on September 30, 2023. The stopgap measure, known as a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – April 7, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed discusses his thoughts on the federal budget, the January 6 Select Committee, as well as Russia and Ukraine in his weekly media call. … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for Reform of Medicare, Social Security to Prevent Insolvency
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is again ringing the alarm bell about the unsustainable of both Social Security and Medicare. During this week’s conference call with regional media, Reed pointed to the most recent report from the … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Trump Budget Proposal, SNAP Reform Plan
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is offering his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s 2019 Federal Budget proposal. During a conference call with regional media on Tuesday, Chautauqua County's representative in the House of … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Reed One of 67 House Republicans Voting Against Long-Term Federal Budget Bill
WASHINGTON - Congress has approved a major budget deal, ending a brief government shutdown overnight and sending the measure to the President for his signature. The House of Representatives voted 240-186 early Friday morning following approval in … [Read more...]
Local Congressman Says Trump Budget Forces Discussion About Spending Priorities in Washington
WASHINGTON - The poor and the disabled are big losers in President Donald Trump's $4.1 trillion budget proposal, while the Pentagon is a big winner. The president's plan for the budget year beginning Oct. 1 was delivered to Congress on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: March 21 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017. This week, Rep. Reed discusses: The upcoming floor vote on the … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for Reforms in Washington to Better Assist the Working Poor
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) testified before the House Budget Committee Tuesday regarding welfare reform in the House Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2015. Reed used the opportunity to lay out priorities to move the country … [Read more...]
